The name of the wind goodreads meet your next favorite book. Rupert degas does indeed provide a more serious and intense performance but while this book deals with dark and dramatic subjects, nicks light hearted narration and seems to fit the story better. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss, the name of the winds audiobook. Rupert joel degas born 17 august 1970 is a britishaustralian actor, and voice actor. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick rothfussanick podehln audiobook audio cd december 15, 2009 4. The name of the winds patrick rothfuss the name of the.
Dec 07, 2016 casting patrick rothfuss the kingkiller chronicle. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. Back in 1999 i found a book written by another author, the name of the book had the word game in its title. He does an excellent job in this book too, great performance. This is the most exciting fantasy series since george r. Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in.
I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of. The name of the wind is an epic fantasy by patrick rothfuss in which the legendary hero kvothe, now in hiding as waystone inn owner kote, recounts his past experiences to chronicler, a story collector. Of course, this is a game people have been playing since the name of the wind came out in 2007patrick rothfuss even weighed in early on, tapping a few actors and actresses for different roles. He has received particular critical acclaim for his performances of the name of the. Rupert joel degas born 1970081717 august 1970 is a britishaustralian actor, best known. Because of the wait for the third book i have discovered two series that i now consider to be in my top favorites. Martin to robert jordan, to create a thrilling and intricately spun story that will leave you breathless i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings.
He is best known for his voice work in animation, video games, audio drama, advertising, and also as an audiobook narrator. Nick podehl is a professional voice actor and has narrated many fantasy titles. Rupert degas is a voice actor known for voicing bubba, lord voldemort, and bertie. Rupert degas narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick. The name of the wind is the first volume in the kingkiller chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard kvothe. Having been raised and educated in london and new york, rupert began his career dubbing films as apprentice to the man of a thousand voices robert rietty. Having been raised and educated in london and new york, rupert began his career dubbing films as apprentice to the man of a. Download audiobooks narrated by rupert degas to your device. Rupert joel degas born 1970081717 august 1970 is a britishaustralian actor, best known for his voice work in animation and audiobooks. I have spent the night with felurian and left with both my sanity and.
I love his deep voice, his intonation, the way he gives characters voices. Anyone who has contributed in some way to the voice acting field whether they are an actor wp, politician, television personality or any other type of celebrity. Patrick rothfuss was born in wisconsin in 1973, where the long winters and lack of cable television encouraged a love of reading and writing. See the full list of gone with the wind cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
He is one of the greatest voice actors in my opinion. Since the 1980s, he has worked in film and television, theater, video games, radio productions and podcasts, audiobooks and as a producer. The wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas. I devoured it and quickly went back to get the second book in the same series by the same author, this one had the word clash in its title. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book.
Im currently on my 6th listen and i just cant find anything close to this good. Nov 12, 2015 here are my thoughts on patrick rothfusss name of the wind. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. Any way to get the rupert degas name of the wind audiobook. The book contains some terrific descriptions of music often difficult to capture with the written word and musings on the nature of the musical mind. Part two of the name of the wind i have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings.
Sep 11, 2014 rupert degas does an amazing job with the frame story. Download or stream the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 2007, daw books, distributed by penguin group edition, hardcover in english. The kingkiller chronicle, book 1 audible audio edition. This time, it was rupert degas who made me buy the book. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicles by patrick. After abandoning his chosen field of chemical engineering, pat wandered through clinical psychology. A year after the events of metro 2033, the last few survivors of the apocalypse, surrounded by mutants and monsters, face a terrifying new danger as they hang on for survival in the tunnels of the moscow metro. The name of the wind kingkiller chronicle series book 1 patrick rothfuss author 2007 the wise mans fear kingkiller chronicle series book 2. Best fantasy series of all time for audiobooks best. Mar 27, 2007 a highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas. In the name of the wind, patrick rothfuss brings together elements from all the great fantasy writers, from george r.
Extract 4 from the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert degas. In some ways, the name of the wind fits the definition of a fine yarn a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible. The name of the wind, also called the kingkiller chronicle. I apologize if this is a redundant question, but the most recent samequestion post that i could find was referred to thetinkerspacks, and the item is sold out there. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. Choose a character gladstone katoa peepot myron nel dj boom dj rang cosmo wishbone tim pot tom pot tum pot harry egun duke kincaid dr khan professor snape lord voldemort severus snape hagrid lord voldemort rufus scrimgeour rubeus hagrid announcers colin fong rolf bubba imperial officers. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. Day one, is a heroic fantasy novel written by american author patrick rothfuss. Written by patrick rothfuss, narrated by rupert degas.
Performed by talented actors from across the wizarding world. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, followed by the wise mans fear. I stumbled upon this page because im googling audio book as good as name of the wind rupert degas. The name of the windthe wise mans fear read by rupert degas didnt care for the nick podehl read version at all. I bought the ebook, the real book, and the us audio book, so i figured i would just find the uk version online. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared. He is best known for his voice work in animation, video games, audio drama. The silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. Rowling and has raised money for her childrens charity lumos ever since. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
Jun 15, 2012 the name of the wind the wise mans fear read by rupert degas didnt care for the nick podehl read version at all. Any way to get the rupert degas name of the wind audiobook in the us. Shantaram is a novel of the first order, a work of extraordinary art, a thing of exceptional beauty. Another version was released on tape narrated by fred major for. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and galadriel took part. Voice actor rupert degas is a multiaward winning, audiobook narrator. The nme of the wind rupert degas a audiobook book reading patrick rothfuss orion orion audio orion publishing kingkiller chronicles. Extract 1 of patrick rothfuss the name of the wind part 1 of the kingkiller chronicles. I am looking for the kingkiller chronicle audiobooks with the british narrator rupert degas the only audiobooks audible has are the ones that are narrated by nick podehl. As familiar to hogwarts students as cinderella and sleeping beauty are to muggle. Brilliance audio has released us version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by nick podehl. After abandoning his chosen field of chemical engineering, pat wandered through clinical psychology, philosophy, medieval history, theater and sociology. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. A night at the bar lends itself to storytelling, and rupert degas incredible reading brings each character to life.
The story follows kvothe, a fabulously talented musician, accomplished actor, master magician. A natural mimic, rupert was soon in demand as a voice. Patrick rothfuss, rupert degas, orion publishing group. I am looking for the kingkiller chronicle audiobooks with the british narrator rupert degas. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of. Take a visual walk through his career and see 36 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 7 clips that showcase his performances. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, read by rupert. Sequel to the extraordinary the name of the wind, the wise mans fear is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind is now available in audible format, almost 4 hrs and 42 mins long, the narration by trini alvarado is so enticing that you get hooked instantly. Degas has narrated many great scifi and fantasy series including. I want the listener to believe they are hearing a cast of 20.
Martins a song of ice and fire and a must for all fans of hbos game of thrones. The name of the wind audiobook the kingkiller chronicle 1. Here are some of our favourites to get you started. Jul 29, 20 of course, this is a game people have been playing since the name of the wind came out in 2007patrick rothfuss even weighed in early on, tapping a few actors and actresses for different roles. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. You can see a bit of a trend here with the sheer amount of uk born narrators. The name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. Download the name of the wind audiobook by patrick rothfuss. I am pilgrim read by christopher ragland ive found the narrator makes a huge difference in audiobooks. A highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. Just listen to his telling of that early taborlin the great story.
Bbc radio followed, where rupert honed his craft with, among others, maverick director dirk maggs, appearing in some 50 radio productions. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If someone asked me what the book was about, i would have to say everything, every thing in the world. Audiofile magazine spotlight on narrator rupert degas. Orion have also released uk version of the audio books of the name of the wind and the wise mans fear narrated by rupert degas. Rupert joel degas born 17 august 1970 is a britishaustralian actor, best known for his voice work in animation and audiobooks. Rupert degas 36 character images behind the voice actors. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Originally planned as a sixbook series, the wheel of time spanned fourteen volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and a companion book. The name of the wind npr coverage of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. Performed by talented actors from across the wizarding world, this is the first ever audiobook edition of the tales of beedle the bard, which was originally written in 2007 by j. If someone asked me what the book was about, i would have to.
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